Corporate Tax & SME Accounting in UAE: What Small Businesses Must Implement Now

The introduction of Corporate Tax has redefined financial obligations for UAE SMEs.

Businesses earning above AED 375,000 in taxable profits are subject to 9% Corporate Tax. However, registration is required even below this threshold.

This makes professional bookkeeping services and corporate tax services essential.

For a structured SME-focused compliance roadmap, see this detailed resource on

Accounting Services for Small Business UAE (2026 Guide): https://theaccountant.ae/accounting-services-for-small-business/

 Accounting Responsibilities for SMEs

Maintain books for minimum 5 years

Prepare financial statements under IFRS

File VAT quarterly (if registered)

Submit annual Corporate Tax return

Maintain audit-ready documentation

Failure to comply may result in:

• Administrative penalties
• FTA investigations
• Increased audit probability

Accounting is no longer optional — it is enforceable.